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Recess Refresh
Every year, Members of the House and Senate return to their respective districts and states for the month of August to engage...
Brett Fulcer
Aug 9, 2023


Elevating Your Voice in a Crowded Policy Space
The policy ecosystem can get a bit crowded as new policy trends emerge and welcome an onslaught of organizations seeking to influence the...
Charles Cooper
Aug 7, 2023


Three Programs Closing the Outdoor Recreation Gap
Approximately 100 million Americans, including 28 million children, lack access to a park or greenspace within a convenient 10-minute...
Jessica Black
Aug 1, 2023


Home Turf Advantage: The Power of Meeting Lawmakers in Their Backyard
August recess is a crucial time of the year when elected officials return to their home states and districts for a full month of...
Madeline Wade
Jul 30, 2023


Primer for a Potential Government Shutdown
When Congress returns from the August recess, there will be four legislative weeks remaining in the fiscal year. The current status of...
Brett Fulcer
Jul 26, 2023


The Delicate Dance of Advocating for Provisions Within End-of-Year Packages
End-of-year packages have become a favorite vehicle for advancing pieces of legislation across the policy spectrum. This is not...
Charles Cooper
Jul 24, 2023


Just Because the IRA passed Congress Doesn’t Mean You Should Stop Engaging
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed almost one year ago and, while the flurry of lobbying to pass the bill is behind us, the...
Madeline Wade
Jul 23, 2023


Wildfire Provisions in Recent Legislation
During a summer of harsh air quality and record-breaking heat, members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are increasingly showing an...
Brett Fulcer
Jul 18, 2023


Implementing the National Cyber Strategy
Last week, the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) released the Implementation Plan – a comprehensive guidance...
Pooja Patel
Jul 17, 2023


Policymakers' Evolving Relationship with Business
Within a significant time of political change, there has been little focus on the evolving relationship between the business community...
Charles Cooper
Jul 16, 2023


The Student Loan Debt Landscape Post-Biden v. Nebraska
In the early days of the pandemic, the Trump Administration invoked the HEROES Act - a post-9/11 statute protecting borrowers in the...
Brett Fulcer
Jul 10, 2023


ESG Issues in DC Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon
Washington, DC has taken an outsized interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The past few years saw consistent...
Madeline Wade
Jul 10, 2023


Early-Stage Themes To Watch in the 2024 Election
With less than 500 days until the 2024 election, reliable predictions are scarce at best, and it is likely that many of the factors that...
Charles Cooper
Jul 4, 2023


It's Bidenomics, Stupid
With 496 days until the 2024 presidential election, the Biden Administration is leaning into a message that evokes a phrase coined by...
Brett Fulcer
Jun 28, 2023


Unlocking the Reforestation Puzzle
In recent years, there has been a remarkable shift in the political landscape concerning reforestation policies. The REPLANT Act was...
Madeline Wade
Jun 25, 2023


What to Look for in the Upcoming EDA Reauthorization
Tomorrow morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works is holding a hearing entitled “ Reauthorization of the Economic...
Brett Fulcer
Jun 20, 2023


Any Tax Bill Has a Long Road to the President's Desk
The House Ways and Means Committee officially kicked off a debate around tax legislation with the passage of a tax package, which is...
Charles Cooper
Jun 14, 2023


Never a Dull Moment…Tax Debate About to Launch
Most of DC has not yet recovered from the roller coaster debt ceiling debate that ended in a bipartisan agreement last week after months...
Charles Cooper
Jun 6, 2023


Now is the Time to Make Your Appropriations Asks Heard
With the exception of those unhappy with some of the specific provisions included in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 , most of D.C....
Brett Fulcer
Jun 5, 2023


Permitting Reform: The New Sign of Bipartisanship in DC
The recent debt ceiling bill demonstrated how both Republicans and Democrats are willing to find compromise on energy infrastructure....
Madeline Wade
Jun 1, 2023
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